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Hope and Julian Edison

Mr. and Mrs. Julian Edison

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This is a drawing depicting several people in medieval attire gathered in a room with various objects. The scene shows detailed figures and items in fine lines and shading. The room contains hanging pots, a basket, fabric, and gourds. The characters are engaged in different activities, such as holding utensils and interacting with each other. Each character wears distinct clothing. A small dog is present on the floor. A central fireplace provides warmth and a gathering point. There is an inset image of a person playing a musical instrument. The drawing style is characterized by cross-hatching and exaggerated expressions.
Pieter van der Heyden, Hieronymus Cock, Shrove Tuesday, 1567, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Hope and Julian Edison, 2019.114.7

Shrove Tuesday

Pieter van der Heyden, Hieronymus Cock · 1567 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2019.114.7

This print is filled with fantastical creatures and distorted human figures that seem to tumble down into the scene from above. Some of these creatures have recognizable elements like faces, animal features, or clothing items, while others are contorted and unrecognizable. They seem to be causing chaos, some brandishing weapons or instruments and others doing somersaults or walking on their hands. On the right, several people stand together under an arched wall, looking in on the scene. At the front is a person with a halo, holding a long staff and lifting one hand up. On the left, a person sits among the creatures behind a table with small balls and cups stacked on it. In the bottom left corner, the body of a person is on a table. At the end of the table is a long sword and a decapitated head on a plate. There is a line of text at the bottom of the print.
Pieter van der Heyden, Hieronymus Cock, The Fall of the Magician, 1565, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Hope and Julian Edison, 2019.114.3

The Fall of the Magician

Pieter van der Heyden, Hieronymus Cock · 1565 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2019.114.3

The image depicts a man in a medieval setting. He is crouching on a cobblestone street, holding a saw. He is wearing a robe with fur trim, a tunic, and a wide-brimmed hat. A castle wall with towers is in the background, along with figures in a boat and a caged enclosure.
Johan Wierix, The Rich Man Playing Violin on a Jaw Bone, c. 1568, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Hope and Julian Edison, 2019.114.4

The Rich Man Playing Violin on a Jaw Bone

Johan Wierix · c. 1568 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2019.114.4

A drawing of a group of people in a landscape setting. The individuals are closely grouped together, with their arms linked or intertwined. They are wearing long garments. In the background, there is a rural landscape with a bridge, trees, and a river, and additional figures crossing the bridge. The scene is highly detailed, emphasizing the textures of the clothing and natural elements.
Hendrik Hondius I, Epileptics Walking to the Left, 1642, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Hope and Julian Edison, 2019.114.6

Epileptics Walking to the Left

Hendrik Hondius I · 1642 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2019.114.6

The image shows a person in a long robe standing in front of a door, with a hood covering their head. They are in front of a brick wall with a wooden door and a metal knocker. The scene is framed, with text inscribed along the edge. In the background, another figure is standing in a courtyard with brick buildings and a tree.
Johan Wierix, One Begs in Vain at the Door of the Deaf, c. 1568, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Hope and Julian Edison, 2019.114.5

One Begs in Vain at the Door of the Deaf

Johan Wierix · c. 1568 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2019.114.5

The image shows a scene with multiple individuals. In the foreground, a person is seated near a fireplace. Surrounding individuals are gathered around a bed, observing or engaging with a figure lying down. The central figure in the bed has long hair, a beard, and a glowing halo-like circle around the head. The people around the bed appear to be interacting or praying. The setting includes historical clothing, goblets, pitchers, bowls, a cross-like symbol, and various ornamental objects. The background features a fireplace, a chair, books, and a figure possibly carved above the mantel in an interior room with wooden beams on the ceiling, curtains around the bed, and a separator.
Philip Galle, The Death of the Virgin, 1574, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Hope and Julian Edison, 2019.114.2

The Death of the Virgin

Philip Galle · 1574 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2019.114.2

The image displays swirling lines and distorted shapes, creating a complex and abstract composition. In the center, a circular form surrounds a figure. Around this, strange creatures and forms with familiar elements create an otherworldly landscape. The lower left features a large fish-like object and a massive gaping mouth consuming figures. At the top, curved structures and organic lines connect to surreal imagery. The scene combines elements resembling creatures and objects in an abstract way.
Pieter van der Heyden, Hieronymus Cock, The Descent of Christ into Limbo, c. 1561, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Hope and Julian Edison, 2019.114.1

The Descent of Christ into Limbo

Pieter van der Heyden, Hieronymus Cock · c. 1561 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2019.114.1

The artwork depicts a scene with an elevated perspective of a landscape. A twisted tree supports a wooden hut with a figure holding a lantern. A river or sea shows two figures struggling against the current. Rugged cliffs with ancient structures are visible in the background. The sky is filled with detailed clouds. The color palette is grayscale.
Netherlandish 16th Century, Saint Christopher with the Christ Child, c. 1550/1580, engraving on laid paper, mounted on heavier laid paper, Gift of Hope and Julian Edison, 2019.114.8

Saint Christopher with the Christ Child

Netherlandish 16th Century · c. 1550/1580 · engraving on laid paper, mounted on heavier laid paper ·  Accession ID  2019.114.8